Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Applicants from MTCP recipient countries (check the official list for Bangladesh) who hold a bachelor's degree, are pursuing their first master's and have an offer (full or conditional) from a listed Malaysian public university. You need a lecturer or employer recommendation and a medical report, and you must study in Malaysia.

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About this opportunity

Malaysian government scholarship for eligible international students to pursue master's study at participating Malaysian universities. Check the current eligible-country list, approved universities and application dates before applying.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Applicants from MTCP recipient countries (check the official list for Bangladesh) who hold a bachelor's degree, are pursuing their first master's and have an offer (full or conditional) from a listed Malaysian public university. You need a lecturer or employer recommendation and a medical report, and you must study in Malaysia.
2. Note the deadline. Mar – May (annual; approximate - the 2026 round notified shortlisted applicants by 6 July 2026, and dates are published on mtcp.kln.gov.my) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Transcript; degree certificate; passport; English proficiency evidence; medical report; recommendation and other items in current guide.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Academic and eligibility screening

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Tips from our advisors

1. Check the eligible-country list and supported university list before preparing an application.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
7. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship?

Applicants from MTCP recipient countries (check the official list for Bangladesh) who hold a bachelor's degree, are pursuing their first master's and have an offer (full or conditional) from a listed Malaysian public university. You need a lecturer or employer recommendation and a medical report, and you must study in Malaysia.

What does Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship cover?

Sponsorship for 24 months (coursework) or 36 months (mixed-mode or research) for a master's at a supported Malaysian public university; application fees and visa costs are not covered

When is the deadline for Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship?

Mar – May (annual; approximate - the 2026 round notified shortlisted applicants by 6 July 2026, and dates are published on mtcp.kln.gov.my) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship?

Host countries: Malaysia.

What documents do I need for Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship?

Transcript; degree certificate; passport; English proficiency evidence; medical report; recommendation and other items in current guide.

How are applicants selected for Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship?

Academic and eligibility screening

How much work is the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship application?

High